Private Kochi guided Tours - Cultural Experience of kochi with a local guide !
Discover Kochi in this half-day Private guided tour in air-conditioned Cab with Local Guide or Driver/Guide. Kochi was the centre of spice trade in India and because of her rich spice history kochi was attracted by most of the foreign traders. Kochi was the first european colonies for Portuguese in the colonial India from the year 1500-1663, followed by Dutch and later by British. It is the old buildings which most clearly reveal this deep-rooted colonial influence.
During this tour you will discover the traditional landmarks of historical Kochi like Chinese fishing nets, Vasco de gama church,dutch cemetry and after towards the Dutch palace, a museum under ASI and walk towards famous Jewish synagogue. Also some real life of people working in spice warehouses, washing areas, womens co-operatives etc.
Tour is Inclusive of your Entrance tickets and Pick up and Drop Off from Hotel only.
Description
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Mattancherry Palace, Palace Road, Kochi (Cochin) India
Dutch Palace
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Jew Town, Old Cochin, Kochi (Cochin) 682002 India
Jewish street where jewish community still living
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Paradesi Synagogue, Jew Town Rd Mattancherry, Kochi (Cochin) India
Jewish Synagogue also called Pardeshi Synagogue
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Cochin Spice Market, Kochi (Cochin) India
Womens cooperative spice market
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Jain Temple, Gujarati Road, Kochi (Cochin) 682 002 India
Only Jain temple in kochi
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Fort Kochi Beach, Kochi (Cochin) 682001 India
Also called Mahatma Gandhi Beach
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, Parade & KB Jacob Road Fort Cochin, Kochi (Cochin) 682001 India
Roman catholic Church made during 1505
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Chinese Fishing Nets, Fort Kochi Beach Kochi-682001 Kerala India, Kochi (Cochin) 682001 India
Traditional fishing nets
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Church of Saint Francis, Old Kochi, Kochi (Cochin) India
First European church in India
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Dutch Cemetery Road, Fort Kochi, Kochi (Cochin) India
Cemetry for Dutch made during 1724
Inclusions
- Local guide
- Driver
- Bottled water
- Private tour
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Entry Fees
- Entry/Admission - Paradesi Synagogue
- Entry/Admission - Jain Temple
- Entry/Admission - Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica
- Entry/Admission - Church of Saint Francis
- Entry/Admission - Jew Town
- Entry/Admission - Chinese Fishing Nets
- Entry/Admission - Mattancherry Palace
Exclusions
- Lunch
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Please provide valid Contact number( Watsapp number) for better pick up service.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Operates
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Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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